Cecil Dwayne Thurman

Cecil Dwayne Thurman, 86 year old resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died at his home on June 11, 2014. Born July 28, 1927 in Cincinnati, Arkansas, he was the son of Floyd Thurman and Beulah Pearson Thurman. Cecil was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as a farmer and a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by Deloris Jean Thurman; his parents; three brothers, Chester Thurman, Shorty Thurman, and Charlie Thurman; and one sister, Wilma Thurman.

He leaves behind three daughters, Anita Sanders-Deaton of Siloam Springs, Sue Hurt and husband Doyle of Colcord, Oklahoma, and Sharla Harp of Kansas, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Michael Shrum, Stasha Williams, Melissa Janz, and Tracie Harris; three great grandchildren, Courtney Janz, Shelby Janz, and Dalton Janz; one sister, Susie Bunnell and husband Max of Claremore, Oklahoma; a lifelong friend, Jimmy Brown of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. Burial will follow at Kansas Cemetery, Kansas, Oklahoma. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.